61.   The reason for the abrupt halt was unknown.

62.   There were intense negotiations during the last months of the Clinton administration, but the process came to an abrupt halt after Bush took office.

63.   Heavy snowfalls were reported in northern areas of Greece and in the mountains above Athens bringing an abrupt halt to the recent mild weather.

64.   Heavy snowfalls were reported in northern Greece and in the mountains above Athens bringing an abrupt halt to the recent mild weather.

65.   According to the officials the pilot was forced to bring the aircraft to an abrupt halt during the take off for Brussels on Wednesday.

66.   Army chief General Chettha Thanajaro was reported to have ordered an abrupt halt to plans to relocate and repatriate thousands of Karens who have fled to Thailand.

67.   But it has also brought the production of bricks -- essential for rebuilding the devastated country -- to an abrupt halt.

68.   But it has also brought to an abrupt halt the once-important brick industry.

69.   Chettha on Friday ordered an abrupt halt to plans to relocate and repatriate thousands of Karens who have fled to Thailand, the Nation said.

70.   Dialogue comes to abrupt halt.